Career Exploration

Career exploration is a process that helps you clarify and consider options for employment. It involves introspection to find out what motivates you as well as where your talents lie. Research into your individual work preference, occupational areas that fit your personality and interests, current job market trends, and educational opportunities are all part of the process.

Students are encouraged to take Coun V02 - Career Exploration and Life Planning which will give you 3 units of transferable credit. The course will teach decision making skills to assist the student in making appropriate career choices.

Ventura College provides two Career Exploration programs that can help you research career options; Kuder Journey and Eureka. In addition, there are many useful websites that contain exploration components which are included below:

Through career exploration you can research educational requirements for certain occupations and may now be ready to select a course of study or Major. The following web sites can help you look at majors that exist at Community Colleges and Universities.